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The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Officers of Hiram lodge, F. & A. M., elected December 21 and installed by Dis trict Deputy Grand Master James H. Welsh of Danbury: W. M., James NJ Blackman; S w.. A. NJ Frisco; J. w., John Vain; treasurer. A. F Clark; secre- tary, John L. Sanford; s. D., w. k. Ack- ley; J. D.. A. s. Wells; stewards. s. D Crofutt. G. A. Hough; tyler, A. w. Or gleman. Officers of the chapter: II. F. J. l.. Sanford; K. S D. Crofutt; scribe H. l. Wheeler; 0. of H., J. NJ Blackman F. s.. Philo Nichols; R A. C., G. A Hough; Master of 3d veil, James Coles master of 2d veil, George w. Botsford master of 1st veil. Ammon Taylor; tyler Conrad D-rlam
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
The Great SlIGI,S

Of Ayers Sarsaparilla is due ip the fact that it meets the wants CT tie people, being economical to use and always reliable and, effective Its in- gradients are the best, and their combination the result of profound study and skill. Thus, for all diseases originating in impure blood, Ayers Sarsaparilla stands unrivaled.
 .As blood-purifer and general bullder-up of the system," says Eugene l. Hill, M. D., 3S1 Sixth ave-, New York, have never found anything to equal Ayers Sarsaparilla."
 Mrs. Eliza A. Clough, Matron of the M. E. Seminary. Tilton, N. H., writes Every winter and spring my family, including myself, use several bottles of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Experience has convinced me that, as powerful blood purifier, 1t is superior to any other pre- paration Of Sarsaparilla."
 Ayers Sarsaparilla gives better sat 1sfaction than any other blood medicine I handle. = Geo. ". Whitman, Druggist, Albany, Indiana.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
SPORT HILL.

Rev Mr Nickerson spent a few days with his daughter, Mrs Flora Sherwood
 Ed Disbrow was married Tuesday after noon at o'clock at Unionyile and return ed the same evening with his bride. Mrs Disbrow is we'll known and much loved as daughter of a former pastor, Rev A.
 Booth and is valuable addition to the community.
 Rev Mir Gilbert was handsomely treat ed by members Of the Center Street | congregation, last Sunday. Returning 10 his buggy after the afternoon service, he found an elegant black hair robe. It had l been put there as a surprise by friends ' who thought of their pastor and his
 comfort.
 Miss Susie C.. Acker was married on
 Thursday, 22d. to Elmer E. Rice of West ! Stratford. The greens and flowers, Sc much called into requishion at Christmas
 time, had been made to contribute their beauty to the delightful occasion. In the dining room, heavy garland5 from each corner were united at centaal point iu the ceiling and, in the parlors, the trimm l ing was beautiful, wreaths of green with I white flowers hung on the walls and gar
 lands were gracefully pendant. The
 officiating clergyman, Rev Mr Gilbert stood in one corner of the room and tn, Il bride and groom. facing him. just beneatl
 beautiful arch in the garland and
 large gilt star, which flashed in the laml
 light. At the sound of a wedding marcl : on the piano, the parties took their place , and, just few minutes after 4 D m, tn bond matrimonial was tied in the pres ence of large company. mostly relative
 of the bride and groom. The supper ia ble, which was marvel of beauty, abun dantly satisfied the apetites of the compa : ny with it's choice viands. It was a occasion much enjoyed by every on , present. After d tour of points i PennsIyania, ,Mrand Mrs Rice will reside i
 West Stratford.
 The Christmas concert by the Sunda school at Lees. Sunday night, was attend 2 ed by congregation which completed ! filled both the body and galleries of tn z church. The church looked beautifl \ with the tasteful trimming of rich ga 4 lands and other greens. A large gi a star flashed out from background a green about the pulpit with pleasin = effect The music on the program VI; . almost wholly new and was truly a if 2 collee tion. admirably sung by the chn and school The rrcitations by membe ,, of the school and the exercises by class ! taught by Misses Carrie and Anna Mar T We're very appropriate and contributed i | the successful concert.
 rs Rev Mr Gilberts New Years serme L. Sunday. will have for it's subie F. Retrospect and Prospect.
 Is. lis ses q lie Godfrey and Edie Sh,
 Wo speLt Christmas in Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Despite the storm of Wednesday, quite a number assembled at St. Rose to witness the marriage of Mir William F. Driscoll of Philadelphia to Miss Lizzie E., daughter If Mir Edward Egan of Walnut Tree Hill The ceremony was performed by Father McCartan, after which followed recept- ion at the home of the bride. The happy couple left, Thursday, for Philadelphia where they will make their home.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Quite number of farmers assembled at the house of MT James Coles on Monday. There was very decided wish that the old factory might be again started About 29 cans were promised to begin on Janua- ry l. The appointment to meet the New York parties was unfortunate, as It was Xmas day and they could not be present. Another was held, Thursday, but MT Coles writes that but 30 cans were raised, not enough to start on.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir and Mrs William Fairchild are the kindest of neighbors, as the Bee Hive has abundant occasion te know and it Is with especial pleasure that the BEE is able to announce that an arrangement is being perfected by which they will save their farm and home, though encumbered. Cred itors outside of the family will accept 30 cents on the $l, the savings bank to be paid in full.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Christmas day music at Trinity: Open ing anthem, "Aris.! shine. for thy light is come" G. J. Elvey The morning musi- cal service. consisting of Vente. Gloria Patri, Tp Drum and Jubilate were by Banks, Mrs F, F, Hawley and Mir Charles G. Peck sang solos in the Te Deum, Mrs Charles s. Patt sang solo in the Jubi- late. The first hymn was, "Hark! the hereld angels sing" music by Mendels- soLn; the second hymn. "It came upon the midnight clear. That glorious song of old" R. s. Willis.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir and Mrs E. F. Hawley had lively Christmas with jolly company of New Milford friends including Mrs George Me Mahon, Miss Matte McMabon. Nellie Me DIahon and the families of George W. An thony, A H. Mcalahon, George Lines and George Wanzer
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
WOLF PITS.

Eli Hoyt killed two small boned hogs that weighed almost 500 pounds.
 Horace E. Hoyt and Hannah D. Hoyt were home for Christmas.
 The school has closed and there will be another teacher, next term.
 Eli Hoyt sold his turkeys al 14c alive and IS dressed; he raised 24 this year.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The record is broken Mir M. Englert sent Landlord Taylor 29-pound turkey for Chrstmss. the fixings including pota- toes from Germany. some of which MT S- F. Tilson will plant, another season. MT Englert also remembered Abby and old Mir Elwood, like the kind man that he is!
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mr Patrick Hurley in Gas street had an accident, Monday night. cutting long gash to the bone upon his head from a fall down a pair of stone steps. caused by slipping on the ice. He was picked up in- sensible; Dr A. P. Smith sewed up the wound
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The funeral of Mrs John Madigan of Waterbury was attended at that place, Sunday. by Messrs P Carroll. D. Cavan- agh, J. E. Madigan and Miss Nellie Car roll
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
Read the list of prizes on Fourth page

The special town meeting, adjourned to the first Monday in the new year at 1 p m, falls on legal holiday. The amount of the towns indebtedness and the tax for the year are to be considered.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Died, at Delta, Michigan. 12th. Mary E wife of o. B. Ingersoll and daughter of Philo and Sally Beers, former residents of this town. Her mother was sister of Messrs Isaac and Robert N Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Messrs Foskett and Bishop of New Ha- ven have force of men at work putting in steam and water pipes at the Rubber company's new factory.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

There will be meeting of the New town library association on Wednesday. January 4, at the room in the Brick building
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir Charles Sanford of Bedding Ridge calls at tention to his horse powers and fodder cutter and saws wood at 70 cents cord.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The Glen gun club had Peoria black bird shoof. Monday. with very fair suc- cess There was marked improvement from their meeting on Thanksgiving day
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
ELMWOOD.

Lyman Whitehead entertained a merry party of 50 couples. last week, John Starr and Arthur Beers furnishing the music.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
CIRCULATION.
S5 IN GOLD.

Besides the prizes for new yearly subscribers at Sl 90, the Bee offers an additional prize of a 80 gold piece to whoever secures the most new subscribers in 1SSS
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The Brotherhood of Labor are to hold their first grand soiree at the Town Hall, this (Friday) evening. The committee in charge have made the necessary arrange ments and good time is guaranteed to all Music by the Bliss orchestra. Tick cts, admitting gentleman with ladies, 50 cents each
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Diaries for 1888 at E. F. Hawley's; also fine line of New Years cards.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
BRIDGEWATER.

Among the worshippers at the Congre- gational church, Sunday morning, were MT and Mrs Charles Sanford of Roxbury, MT and Mrs Charles Curtis of Waterbury, George Kasson from Bethlehem and Eli Beers from Yale.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir Frederick Geiger was married. Mon- day, to Miss Lydia Wunderlich. MT Gei- ger is employed in the machine shop at the Rubber
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir and Mrs John NJ. Otis spent Christ mas in town; Mir H. H. Peck and family in Bridgeport; Deputy Sheriff Glover and family in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Born, recently, son to MT and Mrs Thomas A. Egan of Jersey City, N. J., formerly of NeWtoWn
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Miss Ellen Murray, who has been with her brother. Father Murray, at the South for six weeks. returned home, last Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir Michael Dudley has been laid up with a scalded foot,
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

MrA. W. Bass-tt. blacksmith in the Hook. had his hands full, last week; he shod S5 horses, besides six yoke of oxen
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Miss Mary E. Curtin from Bridgeport arrived home. Saturday evening and spent Cbrist mas.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Col k. $. Cheves and wife are guests at Appledore; also Mir Peck grandsons from Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mrs c. Bull spent Christmas at New Haven. the druggist returning to make trip to Kent, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mrs John Matthews, who has been very low for some time, is much improved; DI A. P. Smith attends her.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The scholars of the senior department of Sandy Hook school presented Principal J k, Madigan with a beautiful gold ring as a Christmas present.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

MT w. J. Beehler of Brookfield was home for Christmas.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Miss Katie Collins of New Haven is spending the week with friends in Sandy Hook
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

E. F. Hawley is offering a special bargain in ladies Winter vests and rants for 25c, worth double the price; also bargains in all kinds of un- derwear, gloves, boots and shoes, horse blankets etc.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

St. Johns Chri. tmas tree was postponed till Thursday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

It will pay you to invest in 20c $1 box of Sheridan's condition powders to make hens lay Another stock just in at E. F. Hawleys.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Misses Lillie Dikeman and Grace Peek are in Brooklyn, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir and Mrs James A. McGrath spent Christmas in Washington.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The Rubber Co. closed their factory Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

A new lot of .orida and Jamaica oranges fresl and sweet just in at E. F Haw!eys.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Miss L. Robinson of Southford has visited her sister, Mrs John G. Gay.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mrs Dennis Murray has a new mich COW fo sala
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir and Mrs Charles F. Downs were Christmas guests of MT D w. Bronson.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Selectman Sanford's son. Mir Will H. Sanford, has been home for the holidays.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

MrP. McMahon of Bennett s Bridge has been quite sick; pr A. P. Smith attended him
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Miss Ritie M A. Flansburg and brother Herbert from Middletown,are at Mr W. A. Leonard's
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
HATTERToWN.

Mir John IT. Costello has put new roof on his house.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Annual meeting of the Congregational society, Tuesday evening. January 3.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Miss Ada. daughter of Mir D. c. Peck, has visited at Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Dr E. NJ. smith was called. this week, to attend Mrs Patrick HoulihaD who broke hs.r lift arm
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Remember Rev D. e. Laws m at the school house, this evening at 2 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The old stand by, Middebrook's almanac, also Connecticut almanac, containing great deal of valuable information, can be found at F. Flaw ley's.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Henry. son of MT John Madigan, has been home from New Haven,
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
NOTICE:

would like to cal the Farmers attention to the fact that can sell Horse Powers and Fodder Cutters for less money than they can buy the same class of goods. now have on hand One Horse Power and Fodder Cutter and 26-inch Cir cnlar Wood Saw that will sell at a surprisingly low price. Parti>s can see the same at work by ealing at my place. I can also accommodate parties wishing their wood sawed by power, at 7( cents per cord. CHARLES SANFORD,
 | Bedding Ridge Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Merchant Burr Hawley of Stepney wants re liable young man for general work.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mrs Beach Camp, whose eye was re- moved, lies in critical condition.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir Charles Hyde of Zoar offers three cows fo sale.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

W. B. Hall & Co. are doing 8 large trade in seal jackets and wraps; also in mutfs and fur trimmings. Ladies who have not finished their holiday purchases will find many handsome gools which can BOW be bought at reduced rates. In the silk dress goods curtain and upholstery departments bargains are going at the popu- lar establishment of w. B. Hall B. Co.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

George, son of Oliver Botsford, is home from Middletown much improved in health,
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir Frank Stiller, the barber. was here, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir John Kelly and sister were home from Bridgeport for Christmas.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mr E. J. Hall is selling parlor stoves at cost t close out his Winter stock.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

The D. NJ. Read Co. offer combination suitings for gifts.
 Only straight, reliable goods at Charles w Me Cords.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
Ayers SarsapariIIa.

Prepared by Dr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lcwell Mass
 Sold by all Druggists. Price S1; six bottles, S5
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Wolf robes and horse blankets very heap at E F. Haweys.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir J. NJ. Fold of Southville has new mile COW for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Christmas and fancy goods of all description at the Copeland Bros Co. have been marked down 10 about 50 cents on the dollar. The assort- ment is still large enough to be of interest 10 all pe sons who have not yet purchased all their gifts The rush of customers at the Copeland
 Bros Co. has been enormous that on both their floors it was almost impossible to move around. The satisfaction expressed by all to the immense assortment and extremely moderate
 prices must have been very gratifying 10 this en- l terprising firm.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Flint x Co are slaughtering holiday goods.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Home for the holidays: Frank Babbitt, Fred Keeler. Richard Randall and Frank Sturdevant.
 Miss Irene Keeler is with her sister in Washington; Miss Lois Peck in Brooklyn; Miss Laura Minor with her sister in Har- Wlnton; Misses Edna and Edith Mallory spent their vacation with relatives in Beth lehem Mrs James Keeler took a trip to Bridgeport, last week
 Sorry to learn that Mrs R. M Welton is soon to leave us for residence in Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
 Rev J. B. Doolittle of Franklin. Nebras- ka, spoke, Sunday morning, from the words, Thy kingdom come,' showing the work of Christians in hastening the an- swer to the petition and giving interesting knowledge of his place and people, as well as of the Franklin Academy in the inter- ests of which he is East The warm well come he received, as his many friends gathered around with words of greeting, was proof convincing that neither time nor distance had annihilated the affection binding pastor and people. We congratu- late Mr Doolittle on his improved health. as he seems to have taken a new lease of life. He is to speak in Birmingham, Jan uary l.
 If the success of the tree at St. Marks, Monday evening, can be estimated from the happiness of the children. it was com plete. The books so generously given the young people spoke of hours of solid com- fort between the covers. The organist, Miss Fannie Morris, received a handsome plush album. The rector and older peo- pie were remembered by gifts many and useful. We think the workers of the last weeks may feel we'll paid for their time and labor
 Sickness compelled Prof Hibbard to withdraw his appointment for the 2Sth This is great disappointment-to many and We trus 1t is nnt final
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mir Charles H. Beers lost a COW, Monday
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
BETHEL.

Miss Julia A. Murray is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
FOR SALE:

A young Cows fresh in few days. Call on or address, JOHN L. HUGHES,
 Haw,eyyille P. 0. Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
FOR SALE:

A new milch COW. J. M. FORD. Brookneld Center F. o. Southville.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Sickness compelled Prof Hubbard to withdraw his appointment for the 18th. This is a great disappointment-to many and we trust 1t is not final
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Home for the holidays: Frank Babbitt, Fred Keeler. Richard Randall and Frank Sturdevant.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Mr John L, Hughes advertises a COW for sa,e.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

A reliable Young Man to do general work.
 Address B. HAWLEY. Stepney. Conn
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
FOR SALE:
WANTED:

A New Mich Cow and Calf.
 MRS DENNIS MURRAY, Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
r0R sALE|:

A fine black Colt. of good pcdieree- win he on or address. GEORGE w CLARK. Monroe.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

A. B. Garfield spent Christmas with his daug Inter, Mrs John D. Tomlinson of Up- per White Hills.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Sorry to learn that Mrs R. NJ. Welton is soon to leave us for residence in Mt Vernon, N. Y.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-07-07

Rain on Ist, I'd, Sd, 9th, 10Th, 10Th,
Goth and 26th. Sixteen clear days and
fourteen slightly cloudy with some rain. =. -
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-07-07
LETTER LIST.

Letters uncalled for at the post Office at
Bottineau, d. T., for the month ending July
/, 1887. II not called for within 3O OEdays
they will be sent to the dead letter Office.
In calling for any Of these letters say ad-
vertised.
Andreas A. FIuevaag, Hans Funden, for
Helye Gudmundson, eign.)
Margaret wilhelm. Olaf Hofstad, for NJ
Abner Richard.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-07-07
WORDS or YISDOM.

The man who for year lives IA one COM
munity and leads repursbaD life, eycn
though he be Of moderate ability, viii grow
principle, q newspaper adycrtisemcnt 30
comes familiar. IN the eyes Of the reader. II
may be seldom read, still ii makes the name
and business Of the man familiar, and ifs
presence in the columns Of paper inspires
confidence in the stability Of its enterprise
P. r. Barnum.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-07-07

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M Bottineau, Dak Tuesday,
N July 6th, 1887, ELLA age, thres months
daughssr n M. ~ ls, panisl Stewart
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-07-07
Weather Report

For the month of June, 1887 from obser.
yations taken by John Hofacker, at his
residence:
Date "a IN [ ~ m Il II m
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-24
YASDATIN LINE,
Special -s>,r'n Ncursions,

For the accommudS of parties who go
TO ST. Louis TO Grand Eucampment g A r d,
and desire TO take an eastern trip, the Wanda
liz line has arranged for the extension OF the
G. A r tickets 70 October 81, 1887, for
return from st Louis, and will on Septem-
Der 9th 30 80 h. Inclusive, sell at their city
ticket office, 100 n. Fourth street, and at
Union depot, st. Louis. Mo, round tin
tickets to sill points weSt of and inclu ling
Parkersburg, Wheeling, Pittsburg, Buffalo
and Niagara Falls, st one fare for the rou nd
"trip good 10 return until October 81, 1877
This will allow you to visit your friends in
the east in connection with your ST. Louis
trip.
Pullman S'eepers leave St Louis daily aud
without change for Terre Haute, Iadianapo-
lis, Columbus, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Harris
burg, Bait more. Washingt IN ad New
York, al~o TO Chicsgo and Cincinnati. No
other line from Ss Louis ruas Pull
man slsepers to all these points.
aud no other line runs reclining chair cars
from st l. mis- 20 the east. Ch4s. Ccukliu,
ives ern passenger agent, Kansas City, Mo,
or A. Ford. general passenger agent. st.
Louis, Mo-, will give you rates and full IN
formation il you viii address them.
Don't forget that il il the Nandslia line
that has C. mpl~te these very satisfactory
arrangements for you. Their office, Ice
North Fourth street, corner of Chestnut, st
Louis, Viii be open as place for you TO get
general information when In the city, and
also the place TO SECURE your tickets to the
sass les St
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-24
NIGHT SCHOOL.
At the Southwestern Business College Corne
Douglas and Topeka AYES.

A six months term OF evening sessions Will
begin at the Southwestern Business College
on Monday evening, October 3rd. The fol
lowing branches will be thoroughly taught,
single and double EMERY bookkeeping IN all
their FORMS business writing, type-writlng,
arithmetic reading, spelling and shorthand.
Each student will be instructed privately at
bis desk, thus avoiding all embarrassment.
This will be rare opportunity for young
men and women who are DESTROYS of extend
ing their knowledge, and being otherwise en-
gagged are unable to attend our day sessions.
We can point to 3 large number OF lad es
and gentlemen who attended our night ses-
sions last year and in less than six months
gained such a knowledge of BUSH esq that
they were enabled TO resign their laborious
and penuriOus positions and accept easier and
more remunsrative ones. No young person
with an 2 ambition whatever, is willing to
hold the same situation all his lif- with no
chance for advancement. This night schoo
will be the very medium through which he
can elevate himself and prepare for some
thing financially better.
Interchangeable in advance-full term OF
six months, when all is paid on entering, SO;
per month in advance, So. Tuition will be
the same regardless Of the number of
branches pursued The school will be In
session from 1880 to $50, on Monday, Tues
day. Thursday and Friday evenings OF each
week.
For further information call on or address
90 I'm z. n FRITCH, Prin.